1 Albus - Maximilian Henry ND
| Billon | 2 g | 19.05 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Maximilian Henry of Bavaria (1650-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1662-1663 |
| Value | 1 Albus (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#400807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in four lines; below in the transcription: (78)
Lettering between notch circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✽I✽
ALBVS
COLS
CH
V:BAV:DVX✽COLONIEN(78)
Comment
The 78 on this coin probably is only for this exact die in which a 7 was mistake for a 4 and put upside down because it would only make sense for it to be a 48 to denote it is a 1/48 Thaler.
Interesting fact
The 1 Albus coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) made of Billon and weighing 2g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Maximilian Henry, who was the Archbishop of Cologne from 1662-1663. This coin was used as a means of payment during his reign and is a rare example of a coin from that time period.
